Two-Step is a Flimsy

 In between Dear Jane blocks, I got the Two-Step blocks all webbed and sewn together.

I liked this pattern the first time I saw it, and I like it even more now that I see it in the bright daylight.

This was a random project at the end of the school year when I couldn't focus on something more detailed.  I'm not sure how I will finish it.  Just leave it or add a border of some sort or add more blocks.  No rush at all.   It was a great pattern and I'm glad I stepped out of my comfort zone to start something brand new.

Stash Report 071022

Fabric In:  Nothing in this week.

Fabric Out:  I finished the Two-Step top.  Nearly all of it came from the Scrap Users Drawers of precuts!  It's a good size for a lap blanket or large baby quilt.  2.1 yards  

Two-Step is a Flimsy

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards

Fabric Received as Donation This Week:  0 yards

Fabric In YTD: 37.46 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 2.1 yards

Fabric Out YTD: 29.32 yards

Stash Movement: 8.14 yards in

As far as time spent sewing ....... 

In total honesty I did not sew at all this week.  For a few reasons. 

1) This was Cousin Camp week when the young nephews come for the week and we entertain them.  Now that my older girls and the nieces have grown and gone it is less cousin and more aunt, but between my sisters and I and Little S it is still fun.  We take turns hosting and entertaining.  Having young kids around sure is different than having Little S, who is 0 maintenance.  It also makes me wonder how I make it through a school day with a classroom full of little bodies.  No wonder I need a break in the summer!

Cousin Camp visits Amelia Island

2) I had a mental goal of finishing the Dear Jane square blocks this summer. Then I would move on to the big girls' photo albums/scrapbooks since that is something that is difficult to spread out and do during the school year.  Since I really did finish the Dear Jane square blocks, July is dedicated to scrapbooking.  I have done that the days I did not have the boys.

Dear Jane Rows A-J.  Rows K-M didn't fit.

Since my summer sewing is taking a planned hiatus, I will not include a 15 Minute Report until I start sewing again. 

Linking up to quiltpaintcreate to stay accountable.

In the Works!

Since I was caught up on the Quiltmaker Mystery and school was taking all my energy, I needed something easy to work on.  I choose Two-Step from the book Scrap School by Lissa Alexander.   

I started with already cut squares in primary colors from the scrap users system.  Then I moved to the already cut strips.  Not until I had to did I cut from yardage.  I made a big batch of low volume 2-patches to get me started and that worked out well.

This was a good project to work on in dribs and drabs as I had bits of time.  I just kept sewing 4 patches without much of a plan.  I originally thought that an 8x8 layout would be good for a baby quilt, but that was too small.  Then I added turquoise to my mix and went to 10x10, but still not to my liking. 

Finally, I added lime green and went to 11x11.  I think this will work.  Also, I am ready to move on to another project.

Just a few more blocks to finish it up.

I am pleased with this project.  Just what I needed when I didn't have much brain power.  Super cute for a baby boy or girl.  I have to have the living room floor cleaned up by tonight, so that will force me to finish up the last blocks and get it at least webbed together.  I have something I think will work for the backing, so that puts it even closer to the finish line.